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Add 7/50 and 16/64

7/50 + 16/64 is 39/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 64 is 1600

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1600
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 32 = 1600,
    7/50 = 7 × 32/50 × 32 = 224/1600
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 25 = 1600,
    16/64 = 16 × 25/64 × 25 = 400/1600
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/1600 + 400/1600 = 224 + 400/1600 = 624/1600
  5. 624/1600 simplified gives 39/100
  6. So, 7/50 + 16/64 = 39/100

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